Baby Born In Australia On Student Visa. If you have recently come to Australia waiting times may also apply. Australian Children Born Abroad Registration.
This service only provides general information about babies born to visa holders andor visa applicants. For most countries this normally takes a day or two to complete. See if your baby is an Australian citizen or needs a visa.
Current legislation states that if at least one parent is an Australian citizen or permanent resident then the child will automatically acquire Australian citizenship.
If your child will be joining you in Australia as a subsequent entrant you will need to change your OSHC policy to include your child. Citizenship by descent at the nearest Australian Embassy or High. If in case the baby was born outside Australia and neither of the parents are an Australian citizen but a permanent resident the baby will be eligible to apply for the permanent residency by applying for Child visa subclass 101 or 802. If you have had a child you should tell us as soon as possible.